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The Citizen
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Touring South Africa is a dream': Calum Scott opens up about upcoming tour
'[My first tour to SA] made me feel special. That kind of moment is hard to forget.' Calum Scott is coming back to South Africa. The multi-platinum singer will return in January 2026 for three shows in Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria as part of his Avenoir tour. It will be his third time visiting our shores, and he said South Africa makes him feel incredible special, just like his music has moved thousands of people around the world. The new album, also called Avenoir, is due in September, and is named after a word that means wishing memory could flow backwards. It promises to be personal, emotional and full of the kind of honesty fans have come to expect. This will be your third time performing in South Africa. What keeps bringing you back? On my first international visit for the Only Human tour, I remember my first stop in Durban and being blown away by the demand for tickets. It made me feel special. That kind of moment is hard to forget. Every time I've returned, the love has been the same. Touring is my favourite part of the job, and touring in South Africa is a dream. Touring SA is like a dream You've said 'Avenoir' is inspired by the idea of life being like rowing, always facing backward. Making this album was the first time I truly believed in myself as an artist. I've worked hard to get here, and I'm proud of that. Looking back at my ten-year career, all the twists and turns brought me to where I am now. I would not want to look ahead. It's the not knowing that makes life magical. Also Read: 'Roger Waters: The Wall' is an epic watch of powerful music Your music often explores regret, sorrow and undying love. Gone is one of the most thought-provoking songs I've written. It came from the realisation that our time is finite. In a session with Jon Maguire, I said, 'There will be a time when you hug your daughter, put her down, and never pick her up again.' It was sad, but as always, we found the hope in that and wrote about it. It's a reminder to live each day with love and laughter. Your music often becomes the soundtrack to big life moments. How does that feel? It's the highest honour I can imagine. When people tell me they used one of my songs at their wedding or to remember someone they lost, it makes me proud. There are millions of songs out there, and for someone to choose mine for something that personal means everything. Soundtrack to life's big moments How do you balance vulnerability with universality when writing? I've always seen vulnerability as universal. When I write honestly, I find that others connect with it too. Of course, I think about how much of myself to share, but I give a lot because I know that my vulnerability helps others. That is something I take seriously. What has changed most for you since 'Dancing On My Own'? My fashion sense. Did you see what I used to wear? Back then, I had just left a nine-to-five in Human Resources and was suddenly living my dream. I loved it, but I struggled with impostor syndrome until recently. Now, I feel more like myself than ever. If you had to go back on 'Britain's Got Talent' today… I couldn't do it. And I would not change anything about how I got here, but I'd much rather be a judge. I have experience now and, more importantly, I have empathy. Also, I know what it's like to stand there and risk everything for a dream. I think that's something valuable to offer. LGBTQ anthems and recognition 'Bridges' included LGBTQ anthems like 'Rise'. Does 'Avenoir' continue in that spirit? I'm proud to be recognised by the LGBTQ community, and it's important to me that people feel seen in my music. Avenoir touches on many themes, but emotion runs through it all. I love that people take my songs and make them their own, and I'm excited to see how this album resonates. How important is self-realisation for an artist? It has played a huge role in my growth. I still care as much as I did when I started, but I don't worry as much now, and that is freeing. It's taken ten years to believe in myself, but nothing worthwhile comes easy. Has success ever pulled you away from the storytelling you want to do? If anything, success gave me the confidence to stay true to it. It's hard when a song you believe in doesn't match the streams of your biggest hit, but that's part of it. Fans keep showing me that what I write matters, and that's what counts. Tickets are on sale through Webtickets and Breakout Events. NOW READ: A Million Ways To Die, NFOH reincarnated
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britain's Got Talent's most viewed audition that led to over 1bn streams of song
Britain's Got Talent has seen plenty of acts rise to stardom since the ITV talent show first hit our screens back in 2007. From dancing dogs to magicians, dance groups and singers – there's rarely been a dull moment. Many of the acts from the show have gone on to become household names, including the likes of series one winner opera singer Paul Potts and Scottish songstress Susan Boyle – who caused a media frenzy when her first audition aired back in 2009. Susan was pipped to the post as winner of the show that year by street dance troupe Diversity. However, there's one act who has gone on to have an impact around the world since his first audition. Ten years ago in 2015, singer Calum Scott had one of the most iconic moments in the show with his song choice. His haunting rendition of 'Dancing on My Own', originally released in 2010 by Swedish pop star Robyn, saw Simon press his golden buzzer, winning him a place in the live semi-final and eventually, the final. Calum, from Hull, has gone on to have huge success as an artist, performing with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis and Take That. His recorded version of his audition track now totals more than 1bn streams on Spotify alone. Dancing on My Own reached number two in the UK charts upon its release in 2016 and was Britain's best-selling single that summer. Calum's first Britain's Got Talent audition has now had a staggering 399m views on the official BGT account on YouTube. It's the most watched from the talent show, followed by Susan Boyle with 263 million views. Recommended reading: Britain's Got Talent fans call for wildcard return of CJ Who are Britain's Got Talent 2025 finalists? Full list Surprise proposal on ITV's BGT leaves viewers in 'tears' Calum came in sixth place in the competition in 2015, losing out to winners Jules O'Dwyer and Matisse the dog. The 2025 series is the show's 18th and it comes to an end this weekend. Britain's Got Talent's live final airs on Saturday, May 31 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Calum Scott is coming back to SA!
South Africans evidently have a thing for Calum Scott. Following a sold-out debut in 2018 and return tours in 2022 and 2023, Breakout Events has confirmed that the UK singer-songwriter will return to South Africa in January 2026 for a three-city tour as part of his global Avenoir Tour. Cape Town fans, mark your calendars: the multi-platinum artist is set to deliver another emotionally charged performance in the Mother City, as he lights up the stage at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on 14 January 2026. 'I remember my first time in South Africa, being blown away by the demand for tickets to my show – it made me feel so special! Every time that I have been back, I have felt the same love and excitement. Touring is my favourite part of my job, but touring in places like South Africa is just a dream come true,' says Scott. The Avenoir Tour is Scott's biggest yet, with shows lined up across 24 cities in the United Kingdom and Europe before he heads south of the equator for shows in Cape Town, Durban (16 January) and Pretoria (17 January). Expect to soak up the live energy of Scott's fan favourites including 'You Are The Reason' and 'Dancing On My Own', as well as tracks from his upcoming album Avenoir, which is due to drop this September.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Is Rachael Blackmore racing at Cheltenham Festival this year and who are her likely winners?
March is the month that the Cheltenham Festival dominates the back pages for four days of horseracing action which can send winning jockeys into the mainstream. One such champion is Ireland's Rachael Blackmore. A favourite with the general public following her triumph in the 2021 Grand National which made her the first female jockey to win the famous race. At Cheltenham, Blackmore has cemented her place as one of the best jockeys around riding 16 winners at the festival including A Plus Tard in the 2022 Gold Cup where she repeated her previous feat and became the first female jockey the prestigious trophy. Cheltenham Festival LIVE: Tips, odds and results as racing gets underway on Day 1 Last year she opened the four-day meeting with a win in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle atop Slade Steel before taking victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase with Captain Guinness. Those were her only two winners in 2024 but she's back to challenge for the greatest honours and titles this time around. Below, we'll list all the horses Blackmore is riding on each day of the festival 2025 and rank their chances of winning: Tuesday 11 March 1.20pm: Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Chase Workahead - Age: 7, Weight: 11-7, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead 2.40pm: Ultima Handicap Chase The Short Go - Age: 8, Weight: 10-8, Trainer Henry de Bromhead 3.20pm: Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle July Flower - Age: 6, Weight: 11-5, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead 4.40pm: Boodles Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle Murcia - Age: 4, Weight, 11-2, Trainer: Willie Mullins Wednesday 12 March 2.40pm: Coral Cup Hurdle Ballyadam - Age: 10, Weight: 11-12, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead 4pm: Champion Chase Captain Guinness - Age: 10, Weight 11-10, Trainer: Henry de Bromhead 4.40pm: Grand Annual Chase Dancing On My Own - Age: 11, Weight 11-10, Trainer Henry de Bromhead Wednesday at the Cheltenham Festival looks set to be a more profitable day for Blackmore who came away with no winners on the opening day of the Festival. Captain Guinness won here last year and faces a tough test battling Jonbon while Dancing On My Own could be a surprise winner. Below we've ranked which of Blackmore's rides have the best chance of winning a race on day two of the festival: 3. Dancing On My Own - Beaten into third place when last running at Cheltenham in October of last year and a stronger field reflects the 18/1 price. Would be a surprising winner 2. Ballyadam - Victorious at Punchestown on New Year's Eve, Ballyadam will bring some confidence into this race but the field is of a higher standard and odds of 14/1 don't show massive confidence in Rachael Blackmore's charge. 1. Captain Guinness - Winner of the Champions Chase in 2024 and back to defend his title. A popular horse at last year's festival but triumphed in a field without Jonbon who will be his closest rival.
The Independent
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
SNL50: David Byrne and Robyn team up for surprise pop classic duet
Robyn teamed for a surprise rendition of "Dancing On My Own" during Saturday Night Live ' s SNL 50: The Homecoming concert this weekend. The Swedish singer, 45, took to the stage to perform her 2010 hit before the Talking Heads frontman, 72, joined her from the second verse. Both musicians wore matching suits reminiscent of Byrne's famously huge outfit designed by Gail Blacker for his band's "Stop Making Sense" tour and documentary. The pair also performed Talking Heads' hit "This Must Be the Place."
